Western Australia · Postcode 6528
Walkaway postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 349 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Walkaway at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Walkaway vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Walkaway | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,235 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,509 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% -WA | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Walkaway is a locality 349 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6528. It falls within the Western Australia - Outback (South) region. The local government area is Greater Geraldton.
According to the 2021 Census, Walkaway has a population of 222 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,235, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 13 (5.9% of residents).
Housing in Walkaway includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,509, with 86 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 75.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Walkaway scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Walkaway is served by Walkaway Primary School.
Walkaway is part of the Mid West statistical area in Western Australia.
Walkaway details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6528 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 222 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,235/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $654/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,509 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 113.1 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 86 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 13 (5.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -28.9403822 |
| Longitude | 114.8395162 |
| Distance from Perth | 349 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (South) |
| Area (SA3) | Mid West |
| Local Government | Greater Geraldton |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
| State Electorate | Geraldton (Agricultural) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 40 (18.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 17 (7.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 50 (22.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 65 (29.3%) |
| 65+ years | 46 (20.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 29 (13.1%) |
| Arthritis | 25 (11.3%) |
| Diabetes | 18 (8.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 15 (6.8%) |
| Cancer | 10 (4.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (1.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 22 (25.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 26 (29.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 40 (45.5%) |
Schools in Walkaway
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Walkaway. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.